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    Rep. Pingree Skeptical of Conditions at ICE Facility After Visit

    Congresswoman says the facility appeared cleaned up for her oversight tour, but she knows the reality is likely much worse.

    11-Year-Old Shares Fears Over Immigration Enforcement, Global Tensions

    Violet Hall expresses concerns about ICE actions and the impact on her community.

    Mainers Sue DHS After ICE Agents Allegedly Threatened 'Domestic Terrorist' Label

    Lawsuit alleges federal agents violated free speech rights, retaliated against residents for filming ICE activity

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    Recent news

    Feb. 21, 2026

    US Could Save Billions with Immigration Reform

    Taxpayers paying tens of billions for militarized immigration system, but civil approach could cut costs

    Feb. 19, 2026

    Maine Bill Aims to Protect Children from ICE Enforcement at Schools

    Proposed legislation would prohibit ICE agents from entering public schools without a valid judicial warrant.

    Feb. 14, 2026

    Portland Residents Praise Press Herald's Coverage of ICE Incursion

    Local reader thanks newspaper for timely and detailed reporting on controversial federal immigration enforcement actions.

    Feb. 14, 2026

    Olympians, Bad Bunny Advocate for a Better America

    Sporting events showcase diversity and inclusion as path forward

    Feb. 12, 2026

    How Foreign Firms Fuel ICE Operations

    Transnational supply chains enable U.S. immigration enforcement despite public scrutiny

    Feb. 11, 2026

    Immigration Enforcement Reportedly Resurges in Rural Maine

    Advocates raise concerns over recent arrests and lack of communication from federal authorities

    Feb. 11, 2026

    Senators Angus King and Susan Collins at Odds Over ICE Reform Demands

    Funding for Department of Homeland Security hangs in the balance as Maine's senators take opposing stances on immigration enforcement changes.

    Feb. 10, 2026

    Judge Orders ICE to Bring Men Back, But They Were Released in Ohio

    Volunteers helped the men buy bus tickets to return home to Massachusetts after being released in Ohio.

    Feb. 10, 2026

    Wabanaki Tribal Members Rush for IDs After Immigration Crackdown

    Tribal IDs surging as federal agents conduct raids in Maine

    Feb. 9, 2026

    Maine Grapples with Immigration Challenges

    Residents call for pragmatic solutions over partisan rhetoric

    Feb. 9, 2026

    Bangor Council Advances Proposal to Limit Cooperation with Immigration Agents

    The 5-4 vote moves the measure forward for further discussion and a first reading.

    Feb. 9, 2026

    Bangor City Council Debates Limiting Cooperation with Federal Immigration Agencies

    Proposed ordinances aim to restrict use of city resources for civil immigration enforcement.
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    Maine Weighs Expanding Ranked-Choice Voting to Gubernatorial and State Legislative Races

    Sen. Collins Backs Voter ID Bill Despite Maine Voters' Opposition

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    Government

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    Maine Senators Angus King and Susan Collins Split on Attending Trump's State of the Union
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    Press Herald news alert on BIW protest deemed inaccurate

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    Commentary

    Former Senator Mitchell Regrets Epstein Ties

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    Maine Rep. Libby Blames State Policies for Affordability Crisis
    Political Parties

    GOP Divided Over Supreme Court Tariff Ruling

    Maine Democrat Accuses Trump of Indecisiveness After Flip-Flopping on White House Visit

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    City Hall

    Portland Pays Nearly $1M to Settle Lawsuit Over 2020 Protest Crackdown

    Lincoln's New Town Manager Declines Job Days Before Start

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    U.S. Military

    Bath Iron Works Criticized for Flag Display Ahead of Secretary of War Visit

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    Law

    Maine's New 'Red Flag' Gun Law Takes Effect This Weekend

    Church Sues Hermon Schools Over Alleged Discrimination
    Unions

    Maine State Employees Demand Pay Raise from Governor Mills